The CollabTalk Podcast

The CollabTalk Podcast

A business and technology-focused podcast exploring the business value and practical application of the latest advances in collaboration, productivity, artificial intelligence, and social network science.

Episodes

Episode 192 | How Great Brands Scale Beyond the Operator with Edwin Choi

July 9, 2026 • 49 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Edwin Choi, Founder and CEO of JetFuel.Agency, a growth marketing agency that helps e-commerce and omnichannel brands accelerate revenue through paid media, creative strategy, conversion optimization, and customer acquisition systems, on the difficulty leaders have in scaling their startup culture and unique brand as their organization grows. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at...
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Episode 191 | Why Gen X Might Be the Most Important Generation in the AI Shift with Len Ward

July 9, 2026 • 52 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Len Ward, Founder, Managing Partner and Head of AI at Commexis, an AI-first consultancy that helps businesses deploy GPT-powered systems, automate operations, and rethink how work is done, on how Gen X may be uniquely positioned to adapt to and ultimately adopt AI technology. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 190 | Why Most Brand Podcasts Are Boring, and How to Fix Them with Jen Moss

July 9, 2026 • 50 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Jen Moss, an audio storytelling strategist, and the co-founder and chief creative officer for JAR Podcast Solutions, on working with some of the biggest brands in the world on their podcasts, and what sets the leading podcasts apart from the boring. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 189 | How SMBs Are Actually Winning with AI, Security, and Modern Collaboration with Jay Mellon

June 12, 2026 • 52 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Jay Mellon, the co-founder and owner of AtNetPlus, a top-ranked MSP serving SMBs across Northeast Ohio and South Carolina, about the evolution of MSPs and the small to mid-sized companies they serve, and how AI, security and collaboration are driving this evolution. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 188 | What is Happening Within the ISV and Partner Ecosystem? with Michal Pisarek

June 5, 2026 • 40 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Michal Pisarek, a 7-time Microsoft MVP, and the CEO and co-founder of Orchestry Software. We discuss how AI is changing the Microsoft partner/ISV landscape—and why governance work has become AI readiness work overnight. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 187 | The AI Paywall: Navigating Copilot Licensing and Expectations with Peter Ward

May 30, 2026 • 61 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Peter Ward, a fellow Microsoft MVP and CEO of NYC-based SoHo Dragon, on the growing gap between what organizations see in Microsoft Copilot demos and what is actually available through their existing licenses. We explore how licensing complexity can impact adoption, create unrealistic expectations, and even lead to an emerging divide between AI-enabled employees and everyone else. You can find more i...
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Episode 186 | Closing the Leadership Gap in Modern Work with Kipp Sorensen

April 22, 2026 • 48 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Kipp Sorensen, an Executive and Leadership Coach, the founder of Soren Innovations, and creator of the LEAD Stronger framework, on the tendency of companies to invest in tools and processes, but underinvest in the people leading their teams, and how that impacts your long-term success. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 185 | The P.A.T.H. to Scale: How Science-Inspired Thinking Drives Business Growth with Stuart Webb

April 18, 2026 • 38 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Stuart Webb, a former research virologist turned business transformation strategist and advisor, on using science-based scaling to run controlled experiments, update your business plan of record, and use the PATH framework to grow without chaos. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 184 | Why Tech Projects Fail, and How to Bring Them Back with Ghazenfer Mansoor

March 12, 2026 • 44 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Ghazenfer Mansoor, Founder & CEO of Technology Rivers in Reston, Virginia, on why so many technology projects fail, and what leaders can do when a promising initiative begins to unravel. This discussion explores the warning signs of failing tech projects, the common root causes behind them, and practical strategies for diagnosing problems, realigning teams, and deciding whether to rescue, pivot, o...
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Episode 183 | Automation Anxiety-What AI Really Means for Our Jobs with David McCarter

March 7, 2026 • 62 mins
For this episode, I spoke with David McCarter (@realDotNetDave), Software Architect, Code Quality Zar, and purveyor of DotNetTips.com, to discuss automation anxiety and what AI really means for jobs, pushing back on headline-grabbing predictions that overshoot both timelines and adoption reality. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 182 | Microsoft Ignite News and the Rise of the Agent

November 30, 2025 • 54 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough from Smarter Consulting and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro) from Insight on the latest SharePoint updates from the Microsoft Ignite 2025 conference in San Francisco, sharing announcements around Microsoft Agent 365, work IQ, and updates to Copilot, SharePoint, and more! You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/2025/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-...
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Episode 181 | Proving Business Value through Practical AI with Mark Amann

August 1, 2025 • 40 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Andrew Amann (@andrewamann), CEO of NineTwoThree AI Studio, an award-winning AI consulting and product development agency on how to prove ROI, avoid hype, and implement practical, value-driven AI. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 180 | Your Intranet, from Start to Never Finished with Mark Kashman

July 25, 2025 • 52 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Mark Kashman (@mkashman), a 20-year Microsoft veteran and CEO of KashBox LLC, on why the work you do to build and support your company intranet (most likely on SharePoint) never really ends, and why that may not be a bad thing. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 179 | Small Teams, Big Wins: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Marketing with Mark Donnigan

July 3, 2025 • 58 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Mark Donnigan (@MarklDonnigan1), CMO and GTM Consultant for Growth Stage Marketing, providing a complete B2B marketing engine to growth stage companies, on how AI is helping small companies scale, outmaneuver, and outperform their larger competitors. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 178 | Hiring in the Age of AI: Faster, Smarter, But Still Human? with Vol Goloshuk

June 19, 2025 • 54 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Vol Goloshuk (@VGoloshuk), CEO of AI Champ, a platform that connects world-class remote talent with world-class opportunities, on how AI is transforming the hiring process by dramatically reducing recruitment timelines while raising new questions about quality and fairness. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 177 | Veteran Engineers Aren't Done Yet - They're Just Getting Started with David McCarter

June 6, 2025 • 38 mins
For this episode, I spoke with David McCarter (@realDotNetDave), Software Architect, Code Quality Zar, and purveyor of DotNetTips.com, to discuss the misconceptions surrounding veteran engineers, and why and how youth-obsessed companies are failing to leverage their most experienced employees. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/
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Episode 176 | Your Next Mentor Might Be a Machine with David Weiss

May 30, 2025 • 61 mins
For this episode, I spoke with David Weiss (@davidweiss), Founder & CEO of Axiom Industries, to discuss how AI-powered executive coaching is redefining leadership development. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/05/collabtalk-podcast-episode-176-with-david-weiss/
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Episode 175 | Aligning People, Process, & Technology for Business Transformation with Darren Pulsipher

May 26, 2025 • 51 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Dr. Darren Pulsipher (@darrenpulsipher), the Chief Solution Architect for Public Sector at Intel, on the details of digital transformation through the lens of people, process, and technology, featuring a six-pillar framework and strategies for organizational success. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/05/collabtalk-podcast-episode-175-with-d...
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Episode 174 | M365 Conference Takeaways, SharePoint Updates, and More with Geoff Varosky

May 20, 2025 • 50 mins
For this episode, I provided Geoff Varosky, Sr. Architect at Insight, a lively recap of Microsoft 365 Conference news. We explored Copilot innovations, SharePoint updates, AI governance tools, and Microsoft's evolving collaboration ecosystem. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/05/collabtalk-podcast-episode-174-with-geoff-varosky/
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Episode 173 | Driving Year-Round Community Engagement in Tech with Kevin Monahan

May 8, 2025 • 50 mins
For this episode, I spoke with Kevin Monahan, General Manager at ESPC, on how major tech events like ESPC drive year-round community engagement by adapting to evolving technologies, expanding focus areas, and creating lasting content beyond the conference stage. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/05/collabtalk-podcast-episode-173-with-kevin-monahan/
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